Crab & Cream Cheese Wontons
(from erkeller’s recipe box)
Heat just so the cheese is melted—don’t overcook. Serve with rice and sweet and sour sauce.
Source: Allrecipes.com
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 15 people
Categories: Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 qt. oil, for deep frying
- 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 6-oz. cans crab meat
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
- 1 14-oz. package wonton wrappers
- 2 egg whites
Directions
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Heat oil in a large, heavy sauce pan to 375 degrees.
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In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, crab meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and green onions.
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Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
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Place egg whites in a small bowl. Using the fingers, spread egg white over two edges of the wonton wrappers. Fold into triangles and press to seal edges.
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In small batches, deep fry the wontons until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
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Drain on paper towels and serve warm.